Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-12-08

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distant At half past three o'clock in the
morning they were approaching the we'll
known town, and the cast was beginning 10
show faint signs OF light.
Fairfax urged TO "A rapid pace the horse
that quickly carried them through the slum-
bcring place. He made "A brief pause at the
inn Of Landlord Baudray. They drove di-
rcctly toward the appointed rendezvous near
the fateful pool and led the horse into tho
midst Of ncighboring grove, where II was
quito evident no one would stray, otherwise
than by the merest accident
Turning 10 Dick, Fairfax heayed a sigh,
with the after remark;
MY friend, all is completc-eyery thing.
Only the intervention Of Heaven, now, can
defeat my plans"
Then, for the first time, Oxford's curl
osity as 10 the schemes Of his friend were
satisfied.
He had made up his mind. whatever might
be their character, not 10 betray the slight
est emotion on learning them; and 10 do him
justice, outwardly h, cvinccd no sign Of the
dismay that overwhclmcd him as hc listened
10 the outrageous project Of his mad friend
Although his heart sank within him, he
male no remark at first Fairfax watched
him kecnly, 10 observe the effect Of his own
words.
Finally, with a gravity wholly unwontod
ana an impressive scsiousncss, all the more
effective because unusual, Oxford turned 10
Fairfax, and said:
~ promised 10 be with YOU in whatever
you undertook. viii Keep my word IL you
insist upon IT, II Is not too late. even yetfor
you 10 forego this unfortunate affair 4, my
ceif, think IL unnecessary, extremely i'm
practicable and dangerous, and, frankly
idiotic as well as wicked
Not q Inc moved in his hearers impassiye
counicnancc
That extraordinary individual had consid-
cred the entire matter in all It's uctual and
possible relations and contingencies; had
become excited 10 am unnatural end OK
trcmely unreasonable pitch Of mind, and
was resolved that Ho'hl,g should deter him
from his undertaking.
Although somewhat startled al the sound
advice and solemn words Of the hitherto
light-hearted Richard, and realizing for a
moment, the folly Of his prospective deed
and the long list Of misfortunes and evils
that might follow in It's train, no immediate
ly stocked himself against the weakness OF
the momert, cnd was once more the man OF
answering purpose and iron win.
This man, Dick, must be won again |
"AA iA'N ANnihs my hpin upNN MN anu must
Fegain u and make il stronger No half
hearted work viii sufiice at this late date
was his silent sclf-reasOning
Beginning IN that plausible, seductive and
irrcsistibly attractive manner Of his, he
gradually oyercamc Dicks conscientious
scruples; dulled his common-sensc, appealed
20 his adventurous spirit, and thus began 10
arouse his tagging interest IN the matter
oxford, poor follow although realizing
that his friend was about 70 embark upon a
very crazy and cOwardly enterprise, was
yet unable 70 resist the extraordinary infiu-
euce which this strange man welded over
him, and, si,t by step, yielded so the mighty
win Of the latter; until, once more, Fairfax
had most Jealous advocate IN Richard.
About noon, with lazy cape, Fairfax ro-
marked;
" Let US 60 out and watch for those
heavy villains They must be near At
handn
There soon appeared three strange men,
carclessly sauntcring down tho road 50
completely had they disguised themr
selves that the two watchers were unccr-
tain as 70 their Identity. However, as they
approached nearer, Il was not dinicult 70
recognize the tones Of eaeafBicc.
The arcb-conspirator took tho two seamcn
aside and enlightened tbcm as 10 the part
they were 70 play. They appeared 10 DO
wlao-awake characters, capable Of hazard
Gus feat Of any kind. They readily entered
into the spirit OF the occasion and ccnsid-
cred tho affair as a jolly kind Of lark.
Meanwhile Richnrd who had bon thor.
onghly instructed Ia inystcfioGo aud nelo-
oranlatlr tones, was initiating bis valet into